Privacy Notice

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SplitKun ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name: Your display name for the app
• Email Address: Used for account creation and communication
• Profile Picture: Optional profile photo you upload
• Firebase User ID: Unique identifier from our authentication system

App Usage Data

• Expense Information: Details of expenses you create and share
• Group Data: Information about expense-sharing groups you join
• Receipt Images: Photos of receipts you upload for expense tracking
• Split Information: How you choose to divide expenses with others

Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Firebase Cloud Messaging Token: For sending push notifications
• Crash Reports: Automatically collected via Firebase Crashlytics to improve app stability
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with app features (via Firebase Crashlytics only)

Communication Data

• Push Notification Preferences: Your choices about which notifications to receive
• Support Communications: Messages you send to our support team

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Create and manage your account
• Enable expense sharing and group management
• Process and extract information from receipt images
• Send notifications about shared expenses and group activities
• Provide customer support

App Improvement

• Analyze app crashes and fix bugs
• Understand how features are used to improve the app
• Ensure app security and prevent fraud

Communication

• Send important account and service updates
• Respond to your support requests
• Notify you about shared expenses and group activities

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Firebase (Google)

• Purpose: User authentication, push notifications, crash reporting
• Data Shared: Email, name, device tokens, crash data
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Purpose: Secure storage of receipt images and data processing
• Data Shared: Receipt images, processed receipt data
• Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/

Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

• Account and expense data: Stored on secure servers in Canada
• Receipt images: Stored in encrypted AWS S3 buckets in Canada Central region
• Backups: Encrypted and stored in secure cloud infrastructure

Security Measures

• All data transmitted using industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
• Receipt images stored in encrypted cloud storage
• Access controls and authentication for all data systems
• Regular security assessments and updates

Data Retention

Active Accounts

• We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Receipt images and expense data retained for the lifetime of your account

Account Deletion

• When you request account deletion, most data is removed within 30 days
• Some information may be retained for up to 2 years for:
  • Legal compliance and fraud prevention
  • Resolving disputes
  • Security and safety purposes
• Anonymous usage analytics may be retained indefinitely

Inactive Accounts

• Accounts inactive for 3+ years may be automatically deleted
• You'll receive email notification before any automatic deletion

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View and update your profile information in the app
• Download your expense data
• Delete specific expenses or groups
• Manage notification preferences

Account Deletion

• Request complete account deletion at any time
• Submit requests via our account deletion form or by emailing split.dev.kun@gmail.com
• Deletion processed within 24 hours, with most data removed within 30 days

Data Portability

• Request a copy of your data by emailing split.dev.kun@gmail.com
• We'll provide your data in a commonly used format

Children's Privacy

SplitKun is intended for users 16 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at split.dev.kun@gmail.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in Canada and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date
• We'll notify you via email or app notification
• For material changes, we may require your consent to continue using the app

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide the SplitKun service
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our app and provide customer support
• Consent: For optional features like marketing communications
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

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This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and app store requirements for Apple App Store and Google Play Store.